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The Importance of a Good Drug and Alcohol Policy in the Workplace
Employers should have a good drug and alcohol policy for the workplace to to address safety concerns and liability.
Introduction to the 10-Panel Drug Test
Everything you need to know about what the 10-panel drug test covers, and why it might be the best fit for your company.
Guide to Understanding HIPAA as an Employer
Discussion and explanation of the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) for employers.
Hair Follicle Drug Testing 101
Details on what hair follicle drug testing is, what it can detect, how much it costs, and whether it can be cheated.
What drugs are part of a non-DOT 5 panel drug test?
Details on what drugs are included on a non-DOT 5 panel drug test.
OSHA's New Recordkeeping and Reporting Rule 2016
Details and explanation of OSHA's new recordkeeping and reporting rule.
Introduction to the 8 Panel Drug Test
This drug test is similar to the DOT 5-panel test, with three additions — and one notable omission.
Introduction to the 12-Panel Drug Test
There are many options for panel drug tests, and the 12 panel test includes the widest possible range of both illicit and prescription...
Introduction to the 7 Panel Drug Test
Companies with safety-sensitive positions or employees operating heavy machinery may require a 7-panel drug test as part of their drug...
Court Rulings in Background Checks: What Rulings Matter Beyond Guilty or Not Guilty?
Discussion of what court rulings are of concern in a background check.
DOT Drug Testing Panel Now Includes Opioids: What It Means for Employers
Discussion of the changes in DOT drug testing regulations to require drug testing for opioids beginning in 2018.
4 Things Employers Can Do to Prepare for Marijuana Legalization
More and more states are legalizing marijuana in some form or another. This makes it imperative that employers have a plan for possible...
Are Prescription Opioids in the Workplace Really a Problem?
Discussion of the detrimental effects of prescription opioid abuse in the workplace and ways to combat the problem.
What Employers Need to Know about Prescriptions in the Workplace
Discussion of the safety concerns of prescription drug use in the workplace and how laws impact what employers can do.
What To Consider When Deciding Whether You Need A TPA Or A DER
Both these roles can be integral to the success of your workplace drug testing program. You simply need to figure out what your needs are...
Managing the Legalization of Cannabis in the Workplace
From how to ensure employees have a safe worksite to how to deal with recreational use, there are a lot of questions around legalized...
Empowering Your Workforce With Reasonable Suspicion Training
By training your workers to identify potential workplace hazards, they have the tools to make the right moves and ensure the worksite is...
Introduction to the 5 Panel Drug Test
Everything you need to know about the 5 panel drug test that is the most common drug test used by companies and is used in DOT testing.
Three Types of Drug Testing: What Employers Should Know About Lab Testing, POCT, and Express to Lab Testing
Details about the different methods used in drug testing and the strengths and weaknesses of each. Includes lab testing, point of...
